HELP! Diana is ripping my film!!

after shooting 3 full rolls of 35mm film, I decided to do another 120mm b/w film. but after loading the film, I had problems winding it. I gave it a little force, but suddenly all the resistance in the turning-wheel was gone. I carefully opened the back of the camera, and saw that the film was ripped. I then took was left of the roll and loaded it again. but again, the same thing happened. what have I done wrong?? if anyone has any clue, please leave a comment. I'll add two pictures of the diana to show where the film is getting ripped.

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lock and load!

Thanks to youtube and google, I have now been able to load the 120mm film in my Diana. I almost dropped the film, though, so I might have ruined the first pictures on the roll. Anyway, I went out in the sun and took some snaps. Can’t wait to see the results.

Here's good instructional on loading the film:

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